A serene entrancement takes hold on “The Calm,” an aptly titled track from Minneapolis-based artist KB-S that melds flourishing guitar work with caressing ocean waves and string-laden mystique. The production succeeds in audibly capturing the motion of water washing ashore at night, maintaining a nocturnal allure in the subdued rhythms and trickling guitars, while more expressive guitar lines emit a compelling energy with tidal-like pulls.
Initial guitar prancing and lush ocean sounds waste no time in establishing the track’s gripping, meditative soundscape. Additional textured undercurrents weave in with sporadic charm throughout, paced with natural-flowing charm — particularly as glimpses of strings emerge with spine-tingling impact around the track’s mid-point. “The Calm” is a riveting success from KB-S, whose ability to craft memorable atmospheres is on fully display with this standout of a track.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drives.
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